How long do planning decisions take near Westley?

The average planning decision time near Westley is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Westley?

The planning approval rate near Westley is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westley?

The most common type of planning application near Westley is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Westley, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westley, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Westley

Westley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Positioned south of Junction 42 of the A14, it offers convenient access to nearby market towns, including Bury St Edmunds to the east and Newmarket to the west. The village features two main thoroughfares, Fornham Lane and Hill Road, which run north and south, serving its population of 183 residents.

Population: 182 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 012F

Crime Statistics

14 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 2
public-order: 2
shoplifting: 2
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westley.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Westley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Westley.

- 17 Old Church Lane Westley Suffolk IP33 3TJ
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - conversion of existing single storey double garage to provide self-contained one-bedroom annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Plot Cedar House 168 Westley Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Reserved matters application - a. submission of details under outline planning DC/22/1540/OUT appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for one dwelling b. discharge of conditions 5, (materials), 6 (P
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Plot 1 Westley Hall Farm Hall Farm Lane Westley Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 4 (contamination investigation), 8 (cycle storage), 9 (landscaping major), 10 (bin storage), 12 (ecological enhancement) and 14 (limit water use) of DC/23/0110/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Land Off Newmarket Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Hybrid planning application for a Full planning application - a. construction of new junction works with Newmarket Road and construction of associated adjacent drainage basin; and b. Outline planning
Status: Rejected | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Westley in Suffolk

There were 14 crimes reported in the Westley area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Horringer Court Caves SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Westley

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Westley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Westley were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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